Lincoln, Nebraska vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 11.0% more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $66,623 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
74% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Lincoln, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  74.3% higher
  Health
  24.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower